sheeny

Meanings

• Adjective

  A person or thing that is shiny or bright.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈʃiːni/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈʃiːni/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

Yid , heeb , hymie , kike , shylock

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Variants

List of all variants of sheeny that leads to same result
sheen , sheenier , sheeniest , sheens , sheeny

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Yiddish shayn meaning 'good, beautiful, fine' and sheynen meaning 'to make shine'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sheeny' has its origins in the Yiddish language and was originally a term of endearment.

2. The derogatory use of 'sheeny' to refer to Jewish people is a form of anti-Semitism and is considered offensive.

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Related Concepts

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1. Shine: Related concept as 'sheeny' is an adjective that means 'shiny' or 'bright'.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sheeny' has been used as a derogatory term for a Jewish person, particularly in Irish and British contexts. This usage is offensive and derisive.

How to Memorize "sheeny"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bright, shiny object to remember the meaning of 'sheeny'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sheeny' with the concept of brightness or shininess.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of 'sheeny' and the concept of shininess, such as 'S = Shiny'.

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